• Cybersecurity Engineer

    Leidos (Suitland, MD)


    Description

    Join Our Elite Team as a Cybersecurity Engineer (IASE/ISSE)

    **Location:** Suitland, MD (National Maritime Intelligence Center)

    **Security Clearance:** Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance

    **Leidos** is seeking a dynamic Cybersecurity Engineer to work onsite at the National Maritime Intelligence Center. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on national security while advancing your career.

     

    _This posting is for an opportunity ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience._

    Why Join Us:

    + **Expert Role:** Be recognized as a subject matter expert in Cybersecurity and Security Engineering.

    + **Innovative Work:** Influence the development of cutting-edge on-premand Hybrid solutions.

    + **Independence:** Tackle complex problems with your technical expertise.

    + **Cybersecurity Vanguard:** Provide in-depth ISSE support and lead the integration of new (DISA, Trellix, and NAVSEA, etc ) cybersecurity and scanning tools.

    Responsibilities:

    + Capture and integrate security requirements into IT systems.

    + Conduct vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking, and penetration testing.

    + Analyze IT systems for threats and provide remediation recommendations.

    + Develop and deliver training on cyber tools and processes.

    + Research and evaluate Cybersecurity tools and methodologies

    BasicQualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ or 12+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ or 10+ years of experience. Additional experience, certifications or trainings may be considered in lieu of degree.

    + Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

    + Active IAT or IAM Level III DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g. CISSP-ISSEP or CASP certification).

    + Experience with DIACAP/DoD RMF, DCID 6/3, ICD-503, NIST 800-53, and/or RMF.

    + Proficiency in hardening modern operating systems and implementing security engineering best practices.

    + Some scripting experience is a plus.

    + Up to 10% travel may be required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Software development experience in Java, C, C++, or other programming languages.

    + Systems Engineering and Network Administration.

    + Project Management experience.

     

    Why Leidos?

     

    + Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative technologies.

    + Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth.

    + Impact: Contribute to national security.

    Elevate Your Career:

    Join us at the forefront of national security and cybersecurity innovation. Apply now and make a difference!

    NITESONI

    EIO2024

    At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

     

    If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

    Original Posting:

    October 22, 2025

     

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    REQNUMBER: R-00169170

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.